formulations of drugs
Elkar - preparation comprising as active ingredient L-carnitine or vitamin B11. Carnitine content - 0.3 g per 1 ml of the solution, drug form - oral solution colorless or slightly colored. Another form - ampoule 100 mg / ml, 5 ml per ten pieces in the stack.
L-Carnitine is released in the form of ampoules, capsules and syrup. Ampoules - 25 ml, carnitine concentration - 500 mg. Any form of capsules with the same concentration of 50 and 100 units in the polymeric bottle.
Syrups dispensed into vials by 100 ml. Carnitine on the entire volume - 10 grams. Compare Elkar and L-carnitine can have on existing components and their content. Under the current component of both drugs - complete analogs. If we compare in concentration in Elkar contains less carnitine. Elkar release forms are also smaller.
Indications
The difference between the Elkar and L-carnitine in the indications and contraindications is absent, as both drugs are based on a single active component.
They are shown under these conditions and pathologies:
- intense exercise;
- rehabilitation after trauma or surgery;
- chronic form of pancreatic inflammation;
- chronic form of inflammation of the stomach;
- eczema, psoriasis, lupus erythematosus, scleroderma;
- hyperthyroidism;
- myopathy, cardiomyopathy, pathology deficient mitochondria;
- anorexia nervosa.
In childhood, Carnitine and Elkar recommended to maintain preterm infants and children with asphyxia or birth trauma. Prescribe drugs with carnitine children with slow weight gain, low muscle tone, lack of mental or motor function.
In sports medicine, taking Elkar or L-Carnitine is recommended for enhanced or professional training. Formulations promote healthy weight loss, increase muscle mass, endurance, increase the power and speed performance. Eliminate reconstitution syndrome, as may accelerate regeneration.
Contraindications and side effects
And Elkar, and L-Carnitine are contraindicated if you are hypersensitive.
Among the side effects may occur:
- Allergic skin reactions: urticaria, angioneurotic edema, itching, redness;
- gastralgia;
- digestive disorders;
- myasthenia gravis.
Upon detection of side effects should see a doctor, who prescribed reception Elkar or L-carnitine.
simultaneous reception
If at the same time to drink drugs enhance the action will not be. But may manifest symptoms of overdose: disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, muscle weakness, lethargy. To eliminate such reactions require reception enterosorbents or gastric lavage.
Good preparations of carnitine combined with other vitamins and natural stimulants of the central nervous system. They should be appointed by the attending physician or sports.
The difference in the medications
A significant difference between the Elkar and its counterpart does not. Only a variety of release forms, the concentration of the active ingredient, as well as price. L-carnitine is from 258 to 2999 rubles, depending on the amount and concentration of the drug. Elkar - from 295 to 591 rubles. What form will approach more and will be more effective, the doctor will tell.
sources:
Vidal: https://www.vidal.ru/drugs/l-carnitine-rompharm
GRLS: https://grls.rosminzdrav.ru/Grls_View_v2.aspx? routingGuid = fa4ec839-7649-448a-ae30-98a4bf7a8e8d & t =
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